Horseback Riding, Trail Rides and Pack Trips in Banff National Park, Canadian Rockies.
We are the exclusive horseback riding operator in Banff and the only outfitter in the Canadian Rockies with our own lodges and campsites inside the National Park.
Holiday on Horseback
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Holiday on Horseback
Rides are available as 1, 2 or 3 hr trailrides, or our favourite, combined with a BBQ breakfast (Morning Breakfast) or dinner (Evening Steakfry) at 3 Mile Cabin.
***RECOMMENDED*** We recommend the Breakfast Cookout. Great for beginner or first time riders.
***RECOMMENDED*** We recommend the Breakfast Cookout. Great for beginner or first time riders.
WARNER STABLES, CAVE AVE
MOUNTAIN MORNING BREAKFAST RIDE:
Get a taste of the mountain air with a morning trail ride along the base of Sulphur Mountain to a delicious BBQ breakfast. Relax at 3 Mile Cabin by the Sundance Canyon Trail, while your steak and eggs are being prepared. Return along the banks of the Bow River to Warner Stables.
Breakfast Menu: BBQ Steak, Western Style Eggs, Danish, English Muffins Cheese, Fresh Fruit, Coffee, Tea & Hot Chocolate
Departs: 9AM daily (to 12pm)
2019 Rates: $102.00 per adult; $82.00 per adult in wagon; $72.00 per child (4 to 12yrs) in wagon; complimentary for 3 & under
EVENING TRAIL RIDE/STEAKFRY:
Enjoy a leisurely one-hour trail ride to the BBQ site, located near the Sundance Canyon trail. Try your hand at roping, challenge friends to a game of horseshoes or relax in the picnic area, while our cook prepares your steak to order. After a hearty meal you will ride back to Warner Stables for an hour along the banks of the Bow River.
Dinner Menu: BBQ Steak, Home-made Baked Beans, Baked Potatoes, Caesar Salad, Rolls, Dessert, Coffee, Juice.
Departs: 5PM daily to 8pm. 4PM to 7pm (after October until end of season)
2019 Rates: $102.00 per adult; $82.00 per adult in wagon; $72.00 per child (4 to 12yrs) in wagon; complimentary for 3 and under
BOW RIVER RIDE:
Approximately 1 hour
Let us guide you through the Cave & Basin - the original historic hot springs. The trail loops around the marsh following the Bow River back to Warner Stables.
Departs: On the hour from 9AM to 6PM
2019 Rates: $40.00 per rider
SUNDANCE LOOP RIDE:
Approximately 2 hours
Departing from Warner Stables, our cowboys will lead you through the Cave & Basin-the original hot springs--along the Bow River. Fantastic scenery surrounds as you climb up Sulphur Mountain around the Windy Knoll viewpoint. The ride loops around the marsh, following the Bow River, bringing you back to Warner Stables.
Departs: 10AM, 12PM, 2PM and 4PM daily
2019 Rates: $72.00 per rider
BOW VALLEY LOOP RIDE:
Approximately 3 hours
Majestic landscapes await you on the Bow Valley Loop ride. This ride offers the greatest variety of scenery; it travels through the Cave & Basin and along the Sundance Canyon Trail to a thick, lush forest. You'll spend approximately 45 minutes riding through the tranquility of the woods, where we often spot wildlife. Continue your ride around the Windy Knoll as you climb Sulphur Mountain for spectacular views of the Bow Valley. Follow the Bow River back to Warner Stables.
Departs: 9AM and 1PM daily
2019 Rates: $98.00 per rider
RUNDLE MOUNTAIN RIDE:
Approximately 5 hours
For those who love the outdoors we offer the perfect ride. Departing from Warner Stables, our cowboys will lead you past unbelievable views of Mt. Rundle and the Spray River. Riders will stop for a break in the Spray Valley to enjoy a light snack and photos.
Departs: 1PM daily (to 6pm)
2019 Rates: $151.00 per rider
EXPLORER DAY RIDE:
Approximately 7 hours
The most popular and scenic trail ride through the Spray River Valley, The Explorer is a must for all visitors to Banff. Join us for a chance to capture panoramic views of the valley from Sulphur Mountain. While lunch is being prepared western style, take the opportunity to explore the shores of the Spray River. On the homeward trek you will ride along the base of Mt. Rundle, offering unique views of the Spray River.
Lunch Menu: BBQ Steak, Baked Beans, Salads, Rolls, Fresh Fruit, Sweets, Coffee, Juice.
Departs: 9.30AM daily (to 4.30PM)
2019 Rates: $188.00 per rider
THE LONE RIDER:
Approximately 6 hours
This is an exclusive wilderness package for those wanting a quick getaway. Enjoy a private trip to the beautiful Sundance Lodge for lunch. This ride allows you to get away from the town and experience Banff's incredible backcountry first hand. Minimum of two people.
Departs: 9.30AM based on advance reservations (and returns approx. 4.30pm)
2019 Rates: $342.00 per rider
SPRAY RIVER CORRALS, BANFF SPRINGS HOTEL:
SPRAY RIVER RIDE:
Approximately 1 hour
Departing from the Spray River Corral, our guides will lead you past the Bow Falls, where you cross through the Spray River. Continue along the edge of the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course, and cross through the waters once more. A partial climb up Sulphur Mountain brings you through a wooded residential area and back to the corrals.
Departs: On the hour 9.00AM to 5.00PM daily.
2019 Rates: $47.00 per rider
SULPHUR MOUNTAIN/SPRAY RIVER RIDE:
Approximately 3 hours
For those of you looking for a half-day ride that gives you a small glimpse of the Banff National Park backcountry. This ride starts along the streets of Banff to a trailhead where you start your climb up Sulphur Mountain. Ride past the world famous Rimrock Resort Hotel and underneath the gondola. You will climb two thirds of the way up Sulphur Mountain along winding, wooded trails before you begin to descend. In the valley, you will cross the Spray River and follow the base of Mt. Rundle. Continue along the edge of the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course to the Bow Falls where you will cross the Spray River once more. The ride comes to a close back at the Spray River Corral.
Departs: 9.00am and 2.00pm daily.
2019 Rates: $110.00 per rider
DEPOSIT/PAYMENT/CANCELLATION POLICIES:
48hr cancellation notice required or non-refundable.
MOUNTAIN MORNING BREAKFAST RIDE:
Get a taste of the mountain air with a morning trail ride along the base of Sulphur Mountain to a delicious BBQ breakfast. Relax at 3 Mile Cabin by the Sundance Canyon Trail, while your steak and eggs are being prepared. Return along the banks of the Bow River to Warner Stables.
Breakfast Menu: BBQ Steak, Western Style Eggs, Danish, English Muffins Cheese, Fresh Fruit, Coffee, Tea & Hot Chocolate
Departs: 9AM daily (to 12pm)
2019 Rates: $102.00 per adult; $82.00 per adult in wagon; $72.00 per child (4 to 12yrs) in wagon; complimentary for 3 & under
EVENING TRAIL RIDE/STEAKFRY:
Enjoy a leisurely one-hour trail ride to the BBQ site, located near the Sundance Canyon trail. Try your hand at roping, challenge friends to a game of horseshoes or relax in the picnic area, while our cook prepares your steak to order. After a hearty meal you will ride back to Warner Stables for an hour along the banks of the Bow River.
Dinner Menu: BBQ Steak, Home-made Baked Beans, Baked Potatoes, Caesar Salad, Rolls, Dessert, Coffee, Juice.
Departs: 5PM daily to 8pm. 4PM to 7pm (after October until end of season)
2019 Rates: $102.00 per adult; $82.00 per adult in wagon; $72.00 per child (4 to 12yrs) in wagon; complimentary for 3 and under
BOW RIVER RIDE:
Approximately 1 hour
Let us guide you through the Cave & Basin - the original historic hot springs. The trail loops around the marsh following the Bow River back to Warner Stables.
Departs: On the hour from 9AM to 6PM
2019 Rates: $40.00 per rider
SUNDANCE LOOP RIDE:
Approximately 2 hours
Departing from Warner Stables, our cowboys will lead you through the Cave & Basin-the original hot springs--along the Bow River. Fantastic scenery surrounds as you climb up Sulphur Mountain around the Windy Knoll viewpoint. The ride loops around the marsh, following the Bow River, bringing you back to Warner Stables.
Departs: 10AM, 12PM, 2PM and 4PM daily
2019 Rates: $72.00 per rider
BOW VALLEY LOOP RIDE:
Approximately 3 hours
Majestic landscapes await you on the Bow Valley Loop ride. This ride offers the greatest variety of scenery; it travels through the Cave & Basin and along the Sundance Canyon Trail to a thick, lush forest. You'll spend approximately 45 minutes riding through the tranquility of the woods, where we often spot wildlife. Continue your ride around the Windy Knoll as you climb Sulphur Mountain for spectacular views of the Bow Valley. Follow the Bow River back to Warner Stables.
Departs: 9AM and 1PM daily
2019 Rates: $98.00 per rider
RUNDLE MOUNTAIN RIDE:
Approximately 5 hours
For those who love the outdoors we offer the perfect ride. Departing from Warner Stables, our cowboys will lead you past unbelievable views of Mt. Rundle and the Spray River. Riders will stop for a break in the Spray Valley to enjoy a light snack and photos.
Departs: 1PM daily (to 6pm)
2019 Rates: $151.00 per rider
EXPLORER DAY RIDE:
Approximately 7 hours
The most popular and scenic trail ride through the Spray River Valley, The Explorer is a must for all visitors to Banff. Join us for a chance to capture panoramic views of the valley from Sulphur Mountain. While lunch is being prepared western style, take the opportunity to explore the shores of the Spray River. On the homeward trek you will ride along the base of Mt. Rundle, offering unique views of the Spray River.
Lunch Menu: BBQ Steak, Baked Beans, Salads, Rolls, Fresh Fruit, Sweets, Coffee, Juice.
Departs: 9.30AM daily (to 4.30PM)
2019 Rates: $188.00 per rider
THE LONE RIDER:
Approximately 6 hours
This is an exclusive wilderness package for those wanting a quick getaway. Enjoy a private trip to the beautiful Sundance Lodge for lunch. This ride allows you to get away from the town and experience Banff's incredible backcountry first hand. Minimum of two people.
Departs: 9.30AM based on advance reservations (and returns approx. 4.30pm)
2019 Rates: $342.00 per rider
SPRAY RIVER CORRALS, BANFF SPRINGS HOTEL:
SPRAY RIVER RIDE:
Approximately 1 hour
Departing from the Spray River Corral, our guides will lead you past the Bow Falls, where you cross through the Spray River. Continue along the edge of the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course, and cross through the waters once more. A partial climb up Sulphur Mountain brings you through a wooded residential area and back to the corrals.
Departs: On the hour 9.00AM to 5.00PM daily.
2019 Rates: $47.00 per rider
SULPHUR MOUNTAIN/SPRAY RIVER RIDE:
Approximately 3 hours
For those of you looking for a half-day ride that gives you a small glimpse of the Banff National Park backcountry. This ride starts along the streets of Banff to a trailhead where you start your climb up Sulphur Mountain. Ride past the world famous Rimrock Resort Hotel and underneath the gondola. You will climb two thirds of the way up Sulphur Mountain along winding, wooded trails before you begin to descend. In the valley, you will cross the Spray River and follow the base of Mt. Rundle. Continue along the edge of the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course to the Bow Falls where you will cross the Spray River once more. The ride comes to a close back at the Spray River Corral.
Departs: 9.00am and 2.00pm daily.
2019 Rates: $110.00 per rider
DEPOSIT/PAYMENT/CANCELLATION POLICIES:
48hr cancellation notice required or non-refundable.
Trail Rides
Banff Horseback Rides
If you want to go riding just for the day or a few hours, then check out our Trail Rides.
From a one-hour ride that crosses the Spray River to a covered wagon or horseback ride that ends with a BBQ steak cookout, Banff Trail Riders has a range of different tours to choose from.
Trail rides are perfect for:
- Young children, families or anyone who wants to try horseback riding
- Travellers who would rather ride in a wagon than on horseback
- Want to combine an activity and meal break to make the most of their day
Sleigh Rides
Banff Sleigh Rides, a true Banff classic.
There’s nothing quite like gliding over sparkling snow in a horse-drawn sleigh — especially when you’re surrounded by some of the most gorgeous mountains in the world.
Once you’re snuggled under wool blankets, our cowboy guide cracks the reins and your journey through the Canadian Rockies begins.
You’ll travel into the Bow River Valley where soaring pines stand in the shadow of sky-piercing peaks. And in this wilderness, the only sounds that disturb the silence are the clomping of hooves and the jingle of your horses’ harness.
It all makes for great ambience, whether you’re snuggling up with someone special or packing the whole family in for a ride.
Highlights
- Take in views of Sulphur Mountain through the spectacular Bow River Valley
- See remote areas of Banff that are harder to reach on foot
- Choose between a group sleigh ride or a romantic sleigh ride for two
- Children three and under ride free
- Our horses are super friendly. Feel free to give them a pat or a good scratch on the cheek!
Trail Maps
Warner Stables & Banff Springs Corrals
HOURLY TRAIL RIDES
Backcountry Lodges & Campsites
HORSEBACK RIDING VACATIONS
Sundance Lodge in Winter
CROSS COUNTRY TRAILS
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